chim sâu
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕim˧˧ səw˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕim˧˧ ʂəw˧˧]Saigon [cim˧˧ ʂəw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chim sâu means flowerpecker.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con chim sâu (one flowerpecker)
Meanings of chim sâu in English
Noun
- flowerpecker
Etymology
chim (“bird”) + sâu (“caterpillar”)
Frequently asked questions
What does chim sâu mean in English?
chim sâu (noun) means "flowerpecker".
How do you pronounce chim sâu?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕim˧˧ səw˧˧]; Saigon [cim˧˧ ʂəw˧˧]. Tones: chim — level tone (ngang), sâu — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with chim sâu?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con chim sâu" (one flowerpecker).